Kathmandu Patan Golden Temple 07 Main Temple With Swayambhu Chaitya In Front [7 of 34]
The large rectangular Golden Temple in Patan has three roofs and a copper-gilded façade. The long metal strips coming down from the roof are supposed to provide a slide for the gods when they descend to answer prayers. In the foreground is the roof of the Swayambhu Chaitya.